Tuesday, May 26, 2009

We have hummingbirds!!

We put the feeder up just a day or two ago and we have hummingbirds!!! If I thought it was hard taking pictures of birds sitting still on the other feeders, it's IMPOSSIBLE taking pictures of a tiny, moving hummingbird eating :)
I snapped this shot this morning but you can't really make out the bird in it....but it's there!
Our daughter was the first to spot one yesterday. She was so excited saying there was a little green hummingbird at the feeder. Since I don't think she has ever seen one before, I was a little sceptical yesterday (sorry sweetheart!) but hubby said this morning he saw one! So I grabbed my camera and watched as we ate breakfast this morning and sure enough.....there was the little green hummingbird. How exciting!!!! Hopefully I'll be able to get some better shots...but I doubt it!!!
(he is on the left of the feeder blending in with the leaves)

We've also been eating lunch on the deck for the past week. So far, the bluejays have become accustom to us and will come and feed. The feeders are set up right on the deck, and it's been interesting seeing them a little closer than through the window. The kids still get so excited when they come close, especially our youngest one!! He says 'bird' very clearly and jumps up and down when one flies by :)

6 comments:

  1. How exciting!!!!!! I love watching hummingbirds.That's what you do when visiting Mom and Dad.Sit in the sunroom and watch hummingbirds.Such interesting birds to watch.

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  2. Makes life sweeter to be able to enjoy those moments with the children and admire God's creation!

    rcsnickers

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  3. You have hummingbirds,we have a new vehicle.A 2009 Blue Grey 3.3L GL Santa Fe by Hyundai.It's so nice!!!We should get it in a couple of weeks.

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  4. Very nice! I heard you were 'looking' at one :) Can't wait to see pictures.

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  5. Hummingbirds are such fascinating birds. We have some at our house every year. The longer they are there the more comfortable and less scary they will feel, if they are like ours. Soon, they will eat and fly so you can see them close up, as if they were saying, "thanks for the food, it was delicious". There are several varieties -the ruby throated are the most beautiful !!! :)

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  6. That is great about your getting the hummingbirds. I put our feeder out last week for them but haven't seen any yet. I think you must have a bird haven at your place! :)

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